in un batter d'occhio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blink verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
Senses
in un batter d'occhio is used for these senses in English:
- at the drop of a hat (informal, idiom) Without any hesitation; instantly.
- blink (computing) A text formatting feature that causes text to disappear and reappear as a form of visual emphasis.
- in the blink of an eye (idiomatic) Immediately, instantaneously.
- in two shakes (dated, idiomatic) Very quickly; without delay.
blink — full definition
- verb To close and open the eyes quickly.
- verb To flash on and off, especially at regular intervals.
- verb To back down or show hesitation in a standoff, as in the phrase "blink first."
- noun The act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or a very brief moment.